Hostels in MANAGUA, NICARAGUA

City Managua in Nicaragua

Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. With a bustling population of 1.4 million people, the city is always active and full of life. Tourists visiting Nicaragua must make sure they stop over at the capital city and experience its unique charms. The old colonial structures, rich nightlife, tranquil beaches and plenty of natural reserves give the city a wondrous colorful lifestyle.

History
Managua has witnessed many historical events; some of them take you more than 6000 years back into ancient era. The Acahualinca footprints is said to be thousands of years old, discovered in 1874 near the Managua Lake. Similarly, Managua is also quite famous for the devastating earthquake of 1972, which virtually destroyed thousands of buildings and countless lives. The aftereffects of the earthquake still resonate within the city walls of Managua. The city has bravely survived troubled wartimes and natural disasters such as volcanoes. The Laguna de Acahualinca is one such volcanic crater that attracts tourists from around the world.

Popular Places and Attractions
Managua is a happening city with great nightlife. Tourists throng local nightclubs for music, dance and enjoyment. Some of the popular nightclubs include Hipa Hipa Bar, Marcelo’s Sport Bar, etc. Visitors who want to gamble away can visit Zona Rosa area, which houses many bars, restaurants and casinos. Camino Real Hotel is very famous for its poker and other gambling games.

Tourists who want to explore the cultural beauty of Managua can tour the city and visit places like Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, art museums, Centro Cultural Managua center and the various markets like Mercado Central that sells great handicrafts products and souvenirs. The National Stadium is also a major tourist attraction, as it hosts numerous sports and games festivals.

Getting Around
Exploring the wonderful city is quite convenient as city buses and local transport facilities are affordable and regular in service. Tourists can also hire taxis to tour the city, but is better to agree on a fixed fare, as most taxis do not have reading meters, a good guide is to keep some small notes handy to pay for your travel.

Places of Entertainment
Managua city is filled with entertainment zones. Be it drink bars, discotheques, gala theatres, music halls or cinema halls- tourists can really enjoy themselves as prices for alcohol as well as cinema tickets are reasonable when compared to other western cities in US and Europe. For avid shoppers, markets such as Mercado Huembes and Mercado Oriental can be a novel experience. The markets are big and inviting with many local attractions.

Accommodation Options
There are variety of quality hotels and lodges in Managua, as well as budget accommodation  like youth hostels, bed & breakfast, guesthouse, motels and budget hotels.

Currency
The official currency of Nicaragua is called Cordoba. It is further divided into 100 centavos, check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates. Pictures of natural habitats and famous personalities are depicted on the banknotes. To encourage tourism, visitors are allowed to use traveler’s cheques and credit cards.

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